Title Page for François d'Aguilon's "Opticorum Libri Sex"
1613
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Theodor Galle
Theodor Galle (1571–1633) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for François d'Aguilon's "Opticorum Libri Sex" is a 1613 ink by Theodor Galle, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a central figure seated on a throne-like chair, holding a globe and a scroll. Flanking her are two standing figures—one holding a shield with a snake, the other a scroll. Above them, rays of light burst from the top corners, and birds perch on the edges. The scene sits inside an ornate frame with columns, and Latin text runs down the center. The text names the book *Opticorum Libri Sex*, which means it’s about optics or how light works. The figures likely stand for ideas, not real people. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.
Theodor Galle (1571–1633) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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